Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland — an extraordinary opportunity to engage with international leaders across sectors on top economic issues of the day. It was a busy five days, full of energy, activity and connections (new and old).

Dean James Stavridis is the 12th leader of The Fletcher School since its founding in 1933. A retired Admiral in the U.S. Navy, he led the NATO Alliance in global operations from 2009 to 2013 as Supreme Allied Commander.